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Is it easy to extend a visa obtained through tourist visa exemption compared to getting a Tourist Visa (TR) for a longer stay in Thailand?
Is it easy to extend your visa if you came into the country on a tourist visa exemption? Or is it better to get an Tourist Visa (TR) if you planning to stay longer in Thailand?
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The ease of extending a visa depends on the intended length of stay. A visa exemption allows for 45 days, extendable by an additional 30 days, while a Tourist Visa (TR) permits a 60-day stay, also extendable by 30 days. Thus, for longer stays, obtaining a Tourist Visa may be more beneficial.
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Will ************
Visa exemption gives you 45+30. Tourist visa 60+30.
Will ************
Come in on a tourist visa, do your time in ASQ. Open a Thai bank account, fill it up with the required amount and switch to Non O in Thailand.
Martin ***********
@Will ***********
how can you switch? by going to the immigration?
Phil **********
@Will ***********
Is there other criteria for this method?Steven ***************
@Will ***********
.provided he actually qualifies for a Non O visa/ext. Eg thai wife,Thai child, over 50, a job here, etc. Plus the finances needed in advance.
Rik ***********
OP@Will ***********
Sounds like a plan. Just afraid of not getting a visa anymore if my tourist expires and i have to leave and do the asq again. Will ************
Get an O-A retirement visa in your own country and stay for a year.
Rik ***********
OP@Will ***********
Im not that old unfortunately 😂Rik ***********
OP@Will ***********
What if this expires? Is there a way to get another visa without leaving the country? Steven ***************
@Rik **********
long term visas are extendable yearly. Eg retirement,spouse, work, family visas.Tourist visas arent long term visas. Thats why they are called tourist visas.
Steve *********
That rather depends on HOW long you're hoping to stay ...
Rik ***********
OP@Steve ********
As long as possible 🤭Activity
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